Avery Merdolf Walker
Avery Merdolf Walker – 97 year old Polk Countian from Soda who graduated in 1941 from Livingston High School. He attended Sam Houston State on an athletic scholarship. His military experience was as an Army Combat Engineer. He also spent one year as a Professional Football Player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
David Newton Whitehead
Story time with Mr. David Newton Whitehead and Josh David –
On Friday, May 17, 2019, Joyce Johnston. Patricia Snook, joined Josh David and Mr. David Newton Whitehead on the porch of the old Whitehead homestead in Chester, Texas. Mr. Whitehead is 98 years young and is the last Logging Steam Engine Engineer in East Texas and he is also a World War II Veteran.
Nell Peebles Wilkerson
Nell Peebles Wilkerson, a native of Polk County, born in Livingston, is 103 years of age. She grew up in Livingston and recounts some memories of her youth in Livingston.